Associate Coordination Officer

About the role

The Associate Coordination Officer supports the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) from its temporary office in Santo Domingo. Reporting to the Chief of Operations and Resource Management, the incumbent assists with policy, inter‑agency coordination and administrative functions for UNSOH, the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH and Haitian authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare briefing material, talking points and substantive documents for senior officials and high‑level visits, ensuring timely submission and adherence to quality standards.
• Draft and review correspondence, including Note Verbales in English and Spanish.
• Monitor incoming correspondence, coordinate appropriate actions with relevant UNSOH offices, and follow up on actions.
• Facilitate UNSOH’s contribution to UN system coordination efforts in both substantive and administrative areas.
• Assist in reviewing submissions to reports of the Secretary‑General and other high‑level UN bodies.
• Support internal policy and programmatic document reviews to aid decision‑making.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the entity, draft minutes, and monitor follow‑up actions.
• Provide policy support for UN Country Team, intergovernmental meetings and Member State groupings.

Required profile

• Experience advising on and applying UN administrative and financial rules and regulations.
• Strong written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality briefing materials and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills